Chris Hemsworth to voice new ‘Transformers’ movie; guess!

Actor Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will lend his voice to the character Optimus Prime in the animated film “Transformers: The Beginning”.

Scheduled for release in September 2024, the film received its first teaser this Sunday (14/07). In addition to Optimus Prime, the film is expected to feature a younger version of the villain Megatron.

Chris Hemsworth was in Brazil in December 2023 to attend “CCXP23”. The actor took advantage of his free time to ride the waves with Brazilian surfer Ítalo Ferreira.

“Lucky to spend a few days in Brazil”; “A big thank you to Ítalo Ferreira for organizing it!”, he wrote in the caption of a photo posted on social media.

The actor came to Brazil to promote the film “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, which premiered in theaters in May. In the plot, he plays the villain Dementus.

In April 2023, news that the actor would be cutting back on his professional activity due to a predisposition to Alzheimer’s took many fans by surprise.

According to the article, the actor has completed four confirmed upcoming projects, but after that he intends to step away from Hollywood.

“He doesn’t plan to take on many new roles because of the risk of Alzheimer’s,” an anonymous source said.

In addition to “Mad Max”, other projects already confirmed with Hemsworth’s presence are: a new film in the “Avengers” series, a biopic about the fighter Hulk Logan and the feature film “The Rescue 2” (this one already released in 2023).

The 40-year-old actor discovered his high risk of contracting the disease in November last year, while filming his documentary series “Limitless” for “National Geographic” and “Disney+.”

In an interview with “Vanity Fair”, the actor commented on the impact the discovery had on his life and said it led him to desire a simpler life and to take time to enjoy the company of his family more.

Hemsworth clarified that he wasn’t given a diagnosis, but rather a sign that he’s more likely to have the disease than other people. “The odds are 8 out of 10,” he said.

Many of the star’s fans were quick to express concern on social media and asked that he be given the space he needs to take care of his health. Some even recalled the case of actor Bruce Willis, who made headlines recently.

Born in 1983 in Melbourne, Australia, Chris Hemsworth is the son of Leonie van Os, an English language teacher, and Craig Hemsworth, a social worker.

Chris is the middle brother of Liam and Luke, who also became famous actors.

Chris began his career on Australian television before becoming internationally famous. In 2002, Hemsworth starred in two episodes of the fantasy television series “Guinevere Jones,” playing King Arthur.

The actor’s career took off when he was cast as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2011.

Since then, Chris has made other successful films, including “Rush” (2013), “In the Heart of the Sea” (2015) and “Rescue” (2020).

Interestingly, Liam Hemsworth (pictured) also auditioned for the role of Thor and almost got the job. Chris has even admitted in interviews that his early tests were “shit.”

Chris had to gain over 50 pounds of muscle mass to play Thor. He trained six days a week and followed a strict diet to achieve the physique required for the role.

In addition to acting, Chris is a big fan of extreme sports such as surfing and snowboarding. He also regularly practices yoga and meditation to help maintain his mental balance.

Hemsworth is also a big supporter of environmental preservation and is an ambassador for “Earth Hour,” a global movement to reduce electricity consumption.

In 2020, the Australian star was ranked as the fourth highest-paid actor in the world by Forbes, earning $76.4 million annually.

The actor is also known to be very funny and laid back behind the scenes. He often shares funny pictures and jokes with his co-stars and friends on his social media.

In addition to his film career, Chris is known for his low-profile personal life. He married Spanish actress Elsa Pataky in 2010 and has three children with her: India Rose and twins Tristan and Sasha.